Mills River Life Enrichment Center (MRLEC)

MRLEC is a non-denominational outreach ministry for senior adults who are aging at home. MRLEC offers a unique place for fellowship and enjoyment.


Weekly programs consist of chair exercises, blood pressure checks, magazine, book and jigsaw puzzle swap, a devotion, fellowship with others, along with a program to educate and entertain. Lunch is served after each program.


MRLEC meets every Thursday @ 10 am in the Fellowship Hall of the Mills River United Methodist Church 137 Old Turnpike Road Mills River, NC.


Lunch reservations are required.

Please call the MRLEC office @ (828) 808 - 5581 by 12 noon the Tuesday before each program.

*Facilities are Handicap Accessible

May 2024

2 Bingo *Canned Food Collection Day

9 Music w/ Jerry Poteet $ Friends

16 Oldies Music w/ Susie Copeland

23 NO MRLEC

30 Piano Concert w/ Brian Turner


June 2024

6 Gospel & Bluegrass Music w/ High Top Mt. Harmony Band

*Canned Food Collection Day

13 Americana & Bluegrass Music w/ Asheville Junction Band

20 Gospel Music w/ David Crow & Friends

27 Williamsburg Methodist Youth Choir